Episode 135: Nipplegasms And Other Nongenital Orgasms

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Episode 135: Nipplegasms And Other Nongenital Orgasms

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Contrary to popular belief, genital stimulation isn’t absolutely necessary when it comes to orgasm. Many people have experiences with “non-genital orgasms,” which are orgasms that result from something other than stimulation of the penis or vulva. This can include a lot of different things, from nipple and ear stimulation to getting a tattoo or piercing to exercise and taking a bumpy car ride. So what do we know about all of these non-genital orgasms? Let’s talk about it!

I am joined by Dr. Barry Komisaruk, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark. Barry has published more than 180 research articles and has co-authored and edited five books, including The Science of Orgasm. Some of the topics we discuss include:

• The fascinating connection between pleasure and pain. It turns out that losing the ability to experience pain also results in a loss in the ability to experience pleasure.
• What women who can think themselves to orgasm are thinking about.
• Whether non-genital orgasms look the same physiologically as genital orgasms.
• Why stimulation of the nipples or ears alone can sometimes trigger orgasm.
• Why some people have reported experiencing orgasm during childbirth or defecation.

This is a fascinating episode you won’t want to miss. Check it out!

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